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Word association tennis: Fun Communication Game for the First Date

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The game is an interesting ice breaker for the first date, helping to create the proper rapport between the complete strangers, pulling them out of their comfort zones to the unfamiliar territory, and instantly making them more comfortable together. Directions: Person A picks a word, any word. Person B responds with any word that he or she personally associates with the first word. This goes back and forth quickly, stopping when either person is curious about the association that the other person just made. You are getting to know the person really fast by seeing the reaction and association, and allowing to test the common interests, traits, and capabilities much faster and in depth, rather than in the course of the conventional conversation. Due to inability to make homework for each game turn, you may observe the person’s (and the show yours as well) unexpected sides and characteristics, helping to consider your compatibility in a fast a reliable matter. Warning: Try to be careful, ...

The Desire Game: Fun Communication Game for the First Date

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Warning:  You will both likely feel more present, playful, connected, and perhaps even turned-on after playing this game. Directions: Divide into pairs. Each member of the pair has a 7 minutes to ask for exactly what they want from their partner in the moment. Their partner has the option to either give it or say no. The asking partner keeps making requests until their time is up, and keeps asking for specifics until they get exactly what they want (provided the other person wants to give it). Take a few minutes to share what that was like, and then switch roles. Notes:  Requests can be physical, mental, or emotional, for example: “Would you give me a back rub?” “Would you tell me what you think about me?” “Would you ask me questions about myself?” Takeouts: 1. This game is not all about yes. Feel free to say no if the request does not seem to be comfortable for you. Do not think you have obligations to say yes all the time, and learn important skill not just to say no, but a...